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A single player RPG about directing a six man party in their travels across a fantasy island in their efforts to save the world from an impending invasion!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.3%, JRPG 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, RPG 14.8%, Adventure 5.5%

After performing a mock-ritual during the 2017 Halloween podcast, Baron Von Flanagan unknowingly unleashed a power long since sealed and thrust all of TESD Town into another dimension. Take control of Bry, Walt, and Q as they venture into the vortex in an attempt to save all of TESD Town!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.6%, JRPG 24%, RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Adventure 12.8%

"There are all kinds of things in the world, and they are connected to each other like magic."

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.3%, JRPG 19.3%, RPG 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Adventure 11.3%

Explore a vast fantasy world in this top-down RPG. Sneak past enemies with overworld skills or engage them in strategic, turn-based combat. Solve puzzles and build the strength of your characters as an epic adventure unfolds!

Why similar: JRPG 21.4%, Party-Based RPG 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, RPG 12.7%, Top-Down 6.6%

Iron, the fundamental element of the world, was cursed by the magic lords of earth, water, air and fire to rust. In this high fantasy turn-based RPG you take the role of the iron knight in his quest to stop rust from destroying the world.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.9%, JRPG 24.2%, RPG 22%, Adventure 11.5%, Top-Down 5.8%

A dark-fantasy JRPG where outcasts, monsters, and fallen heroes unite against a corrupt kingdom performing forbidden experiments. Lead a diverse party through an adventure filled with ancient relics, cosmic ruins, and heartbreaking outcomes as you uncover what truly separates monsters from men.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.1%, JRPG 25%, RPG 21.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Magic 5.8%

The War of the Wolves rages on and only the Seventh Star can bring it to an end. Single-player RPG

Why similar: JRPG 24%, Party-Based RPG 23.8%, RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Magic 5.9%

Protect the elf girl Llewl in a 1990s-inspired JRPG filled with action, mystery, and a diverse cast. Step into Sarah’s journey of duty, friendship, love, and magic in a world full of secrets.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.7%, JRPG 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, RPG 10.2%, Top-Down 5.3%

An indie Gameboy-style RPG. Build a party from four unique races and unravel the mystery of Varonis through challenging old-school turn-based combat.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.1%, RPG 20.2%, JRPG 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Retro 6.8%

Rise and resist the dragons in a fantasy RPG acquiring enemy skills!

Why similar: JRPG 25.7%, RPG 21.5%, Party-Based RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Adventure 10.7%

Several years after a war that has slowly drifted into legend, rumours of the executed archwizard Liazar abound. Join Rufus, Imogen, Edmund and the gang as they grapple with a homeland ablaze, a sister gone missing, a king who doesn't want his kingdom and an evil wizard set on destroying the world!

Why similar: JRPG 32%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Party-Based RPG 16.3%, RPG 15.5%, Fantasy 6%

Arcanamals is a narrative-driven, turn-based RPG centered on exploration. Journey across two parallel worlds and restore balance to a corrupt world.

Why similar: JRPG 30.4%, Party-Based RPG 27.5%, RPG 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 5.3%, Adventure 5.1%

Lead the members of Squad 56 across the Island of Principium as they uncover the secrets of their forebearers. Explore a vast island filled with fantastical foes, ruins, quests, and experience the story you choose. Each Protagonist brings a different viewpoint and story in this turn based RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.4%, JRPG 25.4%, RPG 20.1%, Adventure 12.5%, Fantasy 3.5%

BlueSkies 3 is a 2D fantasy turn-based JRPG featuring a magical world full of wonders. Journey with the young oracle named Candace Aethelmey and her friends, as they venture forth to join the Arcane Mastery Tournament. Along the way, they find new friends and unravel magical mysteries.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.5%, JRPG 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, RPG 13.8%, Adventure 8.1%

Join Hazel on a quest to uncover a mysterious treasure before other like-minded adventurers reach it first. The key to your victory lies in the mastery of timing-based RPG combat!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.3%, JRPG 23.7%, RPG 14.6%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Top-Down 5.4%

The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!

Why similar: JRPG 24.9%, Party-Based RPG 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, RPG 15%, Adventure 8.2%

단 5일 안에 왕자님과 공주님을 혼인시키지 않으면 목숨이 위험해진다! 수상한 신혼여행 장소인 데치카 섬에서, 이성에게 관심이라고는 1도 없는 왕자님과 덕후 공주님이 서로 사랑에 빠지도록 해야만 하는 하인들의 처절한 모험!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.1%, JRPG 24.9%, RPG 17.3%, Top-Down 7.6%, Adventure 5.2%

Boyle Wolfbane wanted to rule the world. He failed. Miserably. Forced into retirement early, Boyle now spends his days arguing with haunted trees and scaring off the occasional knight. At least he still has Fang, his loyal storm wolf. Things could be worse. He could have been born a hero.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.1%, JRPG 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, RPG 9.6%, Magic 5.5%

Experience the tragic tale of three wandering mercenaries and the lonely goddess who wouldn't let them die. Fight challenging, turn-based battles and explore a continent of forgotten mysteries in this fresh twist on the JRPG genre.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.4%, JRPG 24.9%, RPG 20.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Top-Down 5.9%

Grab your notebook, trust your gut, or throw a punch—whatever works. This love letter to classic 2D JRPGs throws high schoolers, detectives, and street toughs into a tangled web of conspiracies, lurking horrors, and uncertain paths. Every shadow hides a secret—reveal them or be lost to the void.

Why similar: JRPG 28.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.1%, RPG 20.5%, Top-Down 8.3%, Adventure 4.1%

Experience the JRPG Dungeon Crawler! Join Lusio in exploring a new realm! Fight various monsters, earn dungeon coins, and discover the power of the Gemstones!

Why similar: JRPG 28.8%, Party-Based RPG 24.8%, RPG 14.1%, Adventure 10.4%, Magic 4.7%

Join the legendary Bounty Hunter in this "Side B"... Or perhaps "Side M" of the HorrorVale storyline. Help Mothman fend off the Creepy menace as he comes to terms with the demons tormenting him.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.8%, JRPG 23.8%, RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Top-Down 5.3%

- Classic turn-based combat - Story and exploration driven progression - Hybrid visual style combining hand-drawn and pixel art - Dark comedy combined with heartfelt character interactions - Original soundtrack specifically written to fit the story and events

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24.5%, JRPG 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, RPG 13.3%, Magic 5.2%

A young Wizard travelling with a savory group of friends ventures through the countryside in pursuit of a dark hooded man. Explore the small world of Wizard's Quest with everything you'd expect in a classic JRPG style game!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 31.6%, JRPG 27.6%, RPG 24.8%, Fantasy 5.5%, Adventure 4.4%

Experience a fantastical take on the classic Arabian Nights tale! Using the classic ATB (Active Time Battle) combat system, six adventurers will travel across sand dunes and past colossal sandworms to uncover a treasure which may save their kingdom.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.6%, JRPG 23.9%, RPG 13.6%, Top-Down 8.1%, Magic 4.8%

Psycho Sphere is a character driven, turn based RPG taking place in a post cataclysmic world, where all complex machinery has suddenly failed. Every fight is unique, as positioning, equipment, and mental abilities can wildly affect the outcome!

Why similar: JRPG 25.3%, Party-Based RPG 20%, RPG 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Adventure 12.1%

Enjoy the nostalgia of classic RPGs! “Traysia” is a full-scale role-playing game made up of five scenarios, offering a definitive fantasy romance of love and adventure.

Why similar: JRPG 35.1%, RPG 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Adventure 12.2%, Fantasy 7.2%

Daniel has become homeless! He now travels to a strange land seeking accolades and new beginnings. Join him and his companion Shana on this voyage by creating your own character & picking from a list of races/classes tailored to your preference.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.7%, JRPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, RPG 11.7%, Magic 5.8%

Born into a world of stone and stifling rules, Mathias must search out a better future for himself and others. But what reason could there be to limit the exploration to the world above? And are these rules out of love or fear? Join Mathias on a classic JRPG journey to better himself and the world.

Why similar: JRPG 33.3%, Party-Based RPG 32.3%, RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Story Rich 3.1%

A linear, story-driven turn-based RPG. Enter the Hallowed Core, the sacred center of planet Trowa. Follow the journey of a young man who must confront his family's past to build a legacy of honor, while overcoming the consequences of his actions.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.2%, JRPG 22.1%, RPG 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Adventure 10%

Dive back into Marl Kingdom through a series of charming stories that concludes the tales of Rhapsody I and Rhapsody II!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.2%, JRPG 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, RPG 13.7%, Adventure 7.9%

Embark on a journey through a kingdom ravaged by plague, greed and magic. You are the only who can bring about their salvation, and yours also depends on your success in that task!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.6%, JRPG 24.8%, RPG 20.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Top-Down 5.6%

This is the Story of the once glorious Kingdom of Bellion. Ann, a time traveler from the future, fights to save the King from his fate to die.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 30.4%, JRPG 27.3%, RPG 23.1%, Top-Down 6.6%, Fantasy 4.4%

Explore, prepare, and battle your way to a passing grade in this rather peculiar turn-based RPG. Engage the unfamiliar without levels or experience points. Instead, find skills, collect gear, and equip your party to assemble a perfect strategy.

Why similar: JRPG 25%, Party-Based RPG 18.6%, RPG 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Adventure 12.6%

A quest around four kingdoms, colored by the seasons!

Why similar: JRPG 25%, Party-Based RPG 15.3%, RPG 15.2%, Adventure 8.4%, Fantasy 6.5%

レトロなターン制バトルと引き込まれる世界観が人気を博したRPG”MistWorld”シリーズの最新作！

Why similar: JRPG 33.2%, Party-Based RPG 32.2%, RPG 16.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Fantasy 3.9%

Suivez le périple de Kirou et ses compagnons alors qu’ils relèvent les Épreuves pour s’échapper du Cauchemar dans ce RPG de fantasy au combat au tour par tour ! Parviendrez-vous à atteindre la Voie du Réveil ?

Why similar: JRPG 31.3%, RPG 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Fantasy 6.2%

Firebird: Legend of the Crystal Goddesses is a love letter to classic RPGs of the SNES era, inspired by 8-bit and 16-bit classics of the 90's, with some self-aware meta humor for fans of the genre. Come experience a unique fantasy adventure!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.8%, JRPG 24.5%, RPG 14.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Retro 6.4%

Anastasia, Artemisia & Lozen, three mercenaries who roam the Kingdom' looking for work, are seen by the King as the possible solution to keep the peace, even if only temporally. Join the three of them, as they journey in what will become a path of discovery, friendship and betrayal.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.8%, JRPG 24.9%, RPG 19.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Top-Down 5.4%

A single player RPG adventure

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.2%, JRPG 25%, RPG 22.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Fantasy 3.6%

A fantasy adventure that will take the players on a journey they wanted nothing to do with!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.2%, JRPG 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, RPG 14.3%, Adventure 8.4%

travel the world fighting vegetables as you try to defeat an evil alien warlord in a classic RPG adventure!

Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Party-Based RPG 23.1%, Adventure 21.3%, JRPG 20.7%, Indie 3.7%

Follow the steps of Britton, Summer, Rover and Marina, a team of four rookie adventurers that went on their first ever S Class Quest! Aplestia:Retold is the remade version of the 2017 game and offers double the content, more side quests, stages and much much more!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25%, JRPG 21.1%, RPG 12.7%, Adventure 7%, Top-Down 6.6%

Join Marona and her Phantom friends on a mission to defeat the sinister Shipwreck Fleet! Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, and even merge them with Marona herself in this Play-It-Your-Way RPG.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 23.1%, JRPG 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, RPG 13.1%, Adventure 7.3%

A classic 2D RPG in the style of Valiant and Aveyond, a tale about wealth, power and knowledge.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.6%, JRPG 26%, RPG 20.7%, Top-Down 5.6%, Adventure 5.4%

Jessabel is the guardian of the next Vessel, Allegra. Responsible for training her, she'll soon find out that there is more to Allegra than she could have ever imagined. This 1 Vessel has the power to change everything. It's Jessabel's duty to make sure Allegra does well. For the sake of humankind.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26%, JRPG 25.1%, RPG 20.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Top-Down 5.3%

In this old-school RPG, you are the Child of Hope.

Why similar: JRPG 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 26.8%, RPG 21.1%, Top-Down 5.5%, Magic 5%

In this final installment of the Orbs of Magic series, Te'ijal, Galahad, Edward, Stella, and Mel come together to stop the Darkthrop Prophecy from occurring. Will they succeed?

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.4%, JRPG 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, RPG 10.4%, Adventure 6.1%

The Twin Gods is a turn-based JRPG where you play as a teenager, who's bad at magic, trying to find his missing father, Battle a confused turtle, fend off the town bully, socket shards into your gear, and combos abilities to smash enemies, which includes an angry god currently destroying the world.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, JRPG 27.3%, RPG 22.2%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%, Magic 4.9%

Ira is a famed mercenary, called The Oathkeeper. When one of his contracts puts him in the middle of an ancient war of good v. evil and face to face with the woman he begins to fall in love with, he will have to start fighting for more than just money!

Why similar: JRPG 26.9%, Party-Based RPG 26.8%, RPG 21.1%, Top-Down 5.5%, Magic 5%

A turn-based RPG with simple controls. Starting from "scavenging junk" with the help of a "Junk System" robot, you'll grow step by step to eventually battle formidable monsters. Experience a rich storyline, extensive equipment collections, and diverse map designs.

Why similar: JRPG 25.2%, RPG 19.7%, Party-Based RPG 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Adventure 7.9%

Play an old-school 2D RPG in the vein of Skyfall, Last Heroes and Fantasy Heroes!

Why similar: JRPG 27%, Party-Based RPG 26.9%, RPG 21.2%, Top-Down 5.3%, Magic 5%

Experience four full-length Episodes spanning the greatest eras of gaming, from 8-bit fantasy medieval to HD sci-fi/fantasy fusion, in this epic, emotionally charged turn-based JRPG. A love letter to the classics and a rebirth for the modern age.

Why similar: JRPG 31%, RPG 20.1%, Party-Based RPG 17.9%, Fantasy 5.8%, Top-Down 5.1%

A turn-based RPG, featuring pixel style graphics and 3D animations during battles. Target enemy weaknesses to stun and lower their defenses, and then finish them by using Boost Points to increase the strength or number of attacks a character uses in battle to inflict massive damage!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 25.1%, JRPG 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, RPG 10.8%, Magic 5.9%

A story-rich indie RPG about Michael's quest to befriend a Bear Repeating.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.1%, JRPG 26.8%, RPG 20.7%, Top-Down 6%, Magic 4.6%

In this old-school RPG, join three seemingly unrelated characters as their decisions unknowingly intertwines their fate with the fate of the world and all life as they know it.

Why similar: JRPG 26.8%, Party-Based RPG 26.8%, RPG 20.9%, Top-Down 5.6%, Magic 5.1%

Join the lazy, disgraced, idiot-moron wizard Ronan alongside his brave, powerful, attractive bodyguards Cinder and Socks on a 2.5D dungeon-crawling journey to defeat the gromnipotent Wizard Grup.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 24%, JRPG 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 16%, RPG 12.4%, Adventure 7.2%

Inspired by classic 1980s and 90s JRPGs, this epic quest challenges you to save the world from a rising ancient darkness. Take control of Imi, a young elf mage, and recruit powerful allies across a world filled with wonder, danger, and a touch of 90s humor.

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 27.7%, JRPG 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, RPG 14%, Top-Down 5.4%

The four elements of the world that keep it in balance are being threatened! Join Aria, Lyle, Gray, and Kaze as they journey across their world to save it from a maniacal plan set into motion by a group of devious and unpredictable villains! *Content Warning and Credits are listed in "About Game"!!*

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 28.4%, JRPG 25%, RPG 13.7%, Magic 6.1%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

Select one of four protagonists, and resolve the spiriting away incident plaguing all of Gensokyo! There are over 100 allies called "shikigami" to recruit. Combine shikigami however you like and bring the incident to its resolution!

Why similar: Party-Based RPG 26.4%, JRPG 25.4%, RPG 21.9%, Adventure 11.3%, Top-Down 5.1%